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How He Built His OWN Property Business | The Gavel Drops Podcast

In this episode of The Gavel Drops, I’m joined by Alex Broadley from The Property Experts for an honest conversation about estate agency, self-employment, ambition, and what building a business actually looks like behind the scenes. We get into Alex’s journey through the industry, how he made the leap from employed to self-employed, the pressure that comes with backing yourself, and why success in property is about much more than just the brand name above the door. We also talk about: ✔️ the reality of flexibility when you work for yourself ✔️ what keeps Alex motivated ✔️ building a local presence through social media, leaflets and consistency ✔️ the mindset needed to make self-employment work ✔️ the truth about confidence, discipline and showing up every day This is a great episode for anyone in property, anyone thinking about going self-employed, or anyone who wants a more honest look at what success can really take. Watch now and let us know your thoughts in the comments. Would you ever go self-employed? 💭

The BIGGEST MISTAKE in property? Chasing vanity over profit | The Gavel Drops Podcast

PART TWO HAS LANDED 👀🎉So let's dive straight into it...We talk about the difference between trying to create the “best” deal on paper and actually doing the right deal for the market. We get into BRR, buy-to-lets, commercial-to-residential projects, bridging finance, investor relationships, and why so many people end up chasing numbers instead of focusing on quality, cash flow, and the bigger picture.But, to be honest, this episode is about more than just property and investments.We also get into family, grief, ambition, mindset, and how your priorities can shift when the road becomes a bit bumpy. It’s a conversation about legacy, pressure, responsibility, and becoming the person your family can depend on, while still trying to build something meaningful for yourself.There’s loads in here for anyone interested in property, investing, auctions, development, or business, especially if you’re trying to grow in a market that feels a bit unpredictable at times.Follow for more conversations from inside the world of property, auctions, investing, and entrepreneurship.

How to Build a UK Property Portfolio | BRR, HMO & Flips | The Gavel Drops Podcast

In this episode of The Gavel Drops, I sit down with Guru for an honest and insightful conversation about property investing, property development, and what it really takes to build a portfolio in the UK property market.From leaving a career in pharmacy to building momentum through buy-to-let, BRR deals, HMOs, and property flips, this episode is packed with real lessons for property investors, property developers, and anyone serious about growing in the UK property industry.If you’re a property investor, property developer, landlord, auction buyer, or someone looking to grow in UK property, this episode will give you real-world insight into BRR, buy-to-let, HMO investing, property refurbishment, and how to stay smart in a changing market.

Why MOST Estate Agents Stay Average | Simon Gates & Ray Purchase | The Gavel Drops Podcast

In this episode of The Gavel Drops, I sit down with Simon Gates for a conversation that every UK estate agent needs to hear in the New Year. 𝗜𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲, 𝘄𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿:- Why Rightmove has made estate agents lazy- The day one enquiry rule, and the data sellers don’t get told- Why price reductions damage listings more than they help- The fear of social media, and why posting anyway wins instructions- How top agents use data, consistency, and mindset to dominate- Why most properties that don’t sell in 12 weeks, never sell- The difference between hope marketing and intentional strategy𝗜𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂’𝗿𝗲, 𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁, 𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿, 𝗮 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘆 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹, 𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 - 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗮𝘁 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘀𝗲𝘁.

The HARD TRUTH about Estate Agency, overpricing & taking back control | Steve Bell & Ray Purchase | The Gavel Drops Podcast

That job you think is a safety net? No, it’s a trap 🙂‍↔️ In this episode of The Gavel Drops, I sit down with Steve Bell from Commercial Property Experts, and we go all in on the uncomfortable truth most people in property don’t want to face: 🔓 Your “safe” job in agency isn’t actually safe. 💸 Overpricing isn’t “tactical”, it’s killing deals. 💭 And if you’re building someone else’s brand, you’re capping your own future. Steve’s got 25+ years in property, residential, commercial, petrol stations, the lot. He’s gone from salaried employee to self-employed, written a book called “The Loyalty Lie”, and helped other agents leave the traditional model behind and build a future of their own. 𝗜𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂’𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗮𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, 𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆, 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹, 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹, 𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗞 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘆 𝗴𝗮𝗺𝗲, 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮 𝗯𝗶𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗮 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝗹𝗶𝗽 𝘁𝗼𝗼.